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Create Block Theme vs Theme Check (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Create Block Theme

Create Block Theme

4.5(40)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Theme Check

Theme Check

4.8(195)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Theme Check has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 195 reviews) while Create Block Theme leads in active installations (20K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Create Block Theme has accumulated 400K+ total downloads while Theme Check has 2.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Create Block Theme
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Theme Check4.8/5
Total Reviews
40Create Block Theme
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Theme Check195
Active Installs
20K+Create Block Theme
Theme Check20K+
Total Downloads
400K+Create Block Theme
►
Theme Check2.5M+
Support Resolution
0%Create Block Theme
Theme CheckN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoCreate Block Theme
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Theme Check2 years ago
First Released
2022Create Block Theme
Theme Check2018
Age
4 yearsCreate Block Theme
Theme Check8 years
WP Requires
6.8+Create Block Theme
Theme Check3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Create Block Theme
Theme Checkfalse+
Business Model
FreeCreate Block Theme
Theme CheckFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Create Block Theme
Theme Check20231220

Rating Breakdown

Create Block Theme

4.5/5(40 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

Theme Check

4.8/5(195 reviews)
5
87%
4
9%
3
2%
2
1%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Create Block Theme Reviews

by Anatoliy Dovgun

A good solution for WordPress developers and not only.

I have been using this plugin since its inception.The first versions lacked functionality, there was a conceptual change in the paradigm and approach, now it is a very convenient solution for configur

by himecas

ブロックテーマを扱う際は必須のプラグイン

ブロックテーマで構築する際は、必須で入れるべきプラグインといえます。 ブロックテーマの複製やエクスポートが簡単に行えて便利です。

by stemsrus

Feature Request: Add file being modified by Create Block Theme

This post is more about a feature request than a rating which I think would be helpful to its users. Using Create Block Theme (CBT), I typically “Save Changes to Theme”. When I click “Save Chang

Theme Check Reviews

by Samsul Islam Rana

Great plugin and support! It works well!

Great plugin and support! It works well!

by digstertron

False positives aplenty.

I heard good things about this plugin until I used it. It says my theme name and text domain/slug do not match. They do so why is it flagging a non-existent error?

by Organic Themes

A Necessity For Theme Developers

We regularly use Theme Check for the development of all Organic Themes. Thanks for creating and maintaining such a useful plugin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Create Block Theme or Theme Check more popular?
Create Block Theme has 20K+ active installations while Theme Check has 20K+. Theme Check is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Create Block Theme or Theme Check?
Create Block Theme has a 4.5/5 rating from 40 reviews, while Theme Check has a 4.8/5 rating from 195 reviews.
Are Create Block Theme and Theme Check free?
Create Block Theme is free and Theme Check is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Create Block Theme or Theme Check?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Create Block Theme was last updated 3 weeks ago and Theme Check was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.